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Amazonite and Pargasite Physical Properties


Pargasite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.04-3.26  

Fracture
Uneven  
Splintery, Uneven  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
{110} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Amazonite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Pargasite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Amazonite and Pargasite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.

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